Dr. Liesl Windsor

Dr. Liesl Windsor Board-Certified Developmental-Behavioural Paediatrician in child development in Trinidad and Tobago

A question about your child pops into your head…Should I be worried about this? Am I handling this the right way?And the...
04/08/2026

A question about your child pops into your head…

Should I be worried about this? Am I handling this the right way?

And then… who do you even ask?

The waitlist for the specialist is months long. Google gives you ten conflicting answers and a scare. The family WhatsApp group doesn't understand. So the question just sits there, unanswered, joining all the others.

This is one of the hardest, loneliest parts of raising an autistic child: having so many questions, and nowhere trusted to take them. 💚

⏳ Last chance — registration closes tonight at midnight.If mealtimes in your home have become a battle, this is your mom...
29/07/2026

⏳ Last chance — registration closes tonight at midnight.

If mealtimes in your home have become a battle, this is your moment. 🍽️

'Beyond Picky: Understanding and Supporting Your Selective Eater'
With Dr. Liesl Windsor and registered dietitian Ms. Jessica John.

We'll get to the bottom of why your child eats the way they do — sensory, behavioural or medical — and you'll leave with gentle strategies you can use at your own table right away.

In case you missed it, here are the details again:
📅 Friday, July 31 or Saturday, August 1
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon
📍 12 Pine Street, Tacarigua
💲 $850 TTD · FREE for CAP-C members
🎟️ Limited spaces

Registration closes TONIGHT at midnight. After that, doors close.

→ Register now 💚: https://iliadtt.com/beyond-picky

This workshop is for you if… 🍽️💚✔️ Your child eats only a handful of "safe" foods ✔️ Mealtimes have become a battlegroun...
27/07/2026

This workshop is for you if… 🍽️💚

✔️ Your child eats only a handful of "safe" foods
✔️ Mealtimes have become a battleground
✔️ You worry your child isn't getting enough nutrition
✔️ You've been told "they'll eat when they're hungry" — and it didn't help
✔️ You're tired of pressure, bribes, and standoffs
✔️ You just want to understand what's really going on

'Beyond Picky: Understanding and Supporting Your Selective Eater' brings together a registered dietitian, Ms. Jessica John, and developmental-behavioural paediatrician, Dr. Liesl Windsor, for a practical, judgment-free morning of real answers.

📅 July 31 or Aug 1 (same session — choose your day)
🕘 9am–12pm
💲 $850 TTD · free for paid CAP-C members
📍 In person · limited spaces

Registration closes on Wednesday 29 July.

→ Reserve your spot 💚: https://iliadtt.com/beyond-picky

To the parent worrying at the dinner table tonight…Some picky eating is a normal part of growing up — and much of it eas...
23/07/2026

To the parent worrying at the dinner table tonight…

Some picky eating is a normal part of growing up — and much of it eases with patience, time, and gentle, consistent effort. You are likely doing more right than you realise.

But it's also worth knowing when to reach out for extra support. It's a good idea to speak with your doctor if you notice weight loss, signs of nutritional deficiency, choking or vomiting with feeds, or if feeding struggles are really affecting your family's quality of life.

Trust your instincts. Seeking help isn't failing — it's one of the most caring things a parent can do.

And you don't have to figure out where that line is alone. That's exactly why we're bringing experts and parents together next month. 💚

Find out more here: https://iliadtt.com/beyond-picky

Plain pasta. Crackers. Two brands of yogurt. Chicken nuggets — but only one shape. Parents anxious about nutrition and h...
21/07/2026

Plain pasta. Crackers. Two brands of yogurt. Chicken nuggets — but only one shape. Parents anxious about nutrition and healthy weight, worried about how to help their child. I see it so often and I understand how mealtime battles take a toll on the whole family.

A child who eats only a handful of foods isn't being stubborn, and their parent isn't doing anything wrong. There are real reasons behind selective eating — sensory, behavioural, and sometimes medical — and once you understand which is which for your child, you can actually do something about it.

At Beyond Picky, our in-person feeding workshop, you'll leave knowing:
🍽️ Why your child rejects certain foods — the specific reason, not a guess
🍽️ The gentle, step-by-step way to expand their "safe" foods without the battles
🍽️ How to protect their nutrition right now, even with a limited diet
🍽️ What to try at dinner tomorrow night — not someday, tomorrow

If mealtimes have worn you down, this workshop is for you. Register using the link below. 💚

📅 Friday, July 31 or Saturday, August 1 (same session — choose your day)
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon
💲 $850 TTD · discounted rate for paid CAP-C members
📍 In person · limited spaces

Save your spot here: https://iliadtt.com/beyond-picky 💚

A gentle reminder for the dinner table tonight. 🍽️💚When a child won't eat, our instinct is to push, to add a little pres...
17/07/2026

A gentle reminder for the dinner table tonight. 🍽️💚

When a child won't eat, our instinct is to push, to add a little pressure, maybe a consequence. But here's what we know: pressuring children to eat, or punishing them when they don't, can actually make them dislike those foods.

The opposite of what we're hoping for.

So try, as much as you can, not to fuss over a refused meal. If your child ate a good breakfast or lunch, they may simply not be very hungry — and that's okay. A calm table, free of battles, is one where eating feels safe.

Less pressure. Less fighting. More trust around food. It feels counterintuitive, but it works. 💚

This is exactly the kind of thing we'll explore at Beyond Picky, our feeding workshop with dietitian Ms. Jessica John.

Next month, I'm bringing together everything I know about feeding as a developmental-behavioural paediatrician with the ...
16/07/2026

Next month, I'm bringing together everything I know about feeding as a developmental-behavioural paediatrician with the expertise of registered dietitian, Ms. Jessica John — for a workshop devoted entirely to feeding.

“Beyond Picky: Understanding and Supporting Your Selective Eater” is a live, in-person session for parents who worry about their child's eating and want real answers — not “they’ll eat when they’re hungry”.

Together, we'll explore why autistic children are often selective eaters, what's happening beneath the surface, and practical strategies that genuinely help — from food bridges to making mealtimes calmer and more fun.

📅 Friday, July 31 or Saturday, August 1 (same session — choose your day)
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon
💲 $850 TTD · discounted rate for paid CAP-C members
📍 In person · limited spaces

→ Register here: https://iliadtt.com/beyond-picky 💚

Here's something that surprises a lot of parents. 🍽️If your child refuses a new food, it doesn't mean they'll never eat ...
14/07/2026

Here's something that surprises a lot of parents. 🍽️

If your child refuses a new food, it doesn't mean they'll never eat it.

It can take ten or more tastes of a new food before a child's taste buds accept it. Ten! So that vegetable they pushed away last week isn't a closed door — it's just early in the process.

The key is to keep gently offering, without pressure, even foods they've refused before. Small amounts. No fuss. Try again in a week or two. Over time, familiarity does the quiet work.

So if you've given up on a food after one or two tries — it might be worth another go. Patience really is the strategy. 💚

Save the date: FREE Monthly Autism Basics Webinar on Saturday 18th July at 9amParenting a child who thinks and experienc...
13/07/2026

Save the date: FREE Monthly Autism Basics Webinar on Saturday 18th July at 9am

Parenting a child who thinks and experiences the world differently raises a lot of questions — and it's not always easy to know where to turn.

Maybe your child has recently been diagnosed with autism. Maybe you're noticing things and wondering. Or maybe you simply want to understand autism better so you can show up for your child in the right way.

Wherever you are, this webinar was made for you.

Each month, I offer a free live session covering:
→ What autism really is — and what it isn't
→ How to recognise signs and understand what an assessment involves
→ How to navigate services, supports, and next steps with confidence

It's a calm, supportive space — no overwhelm, no judgement. Just clear answers and a way forward.

Register for free via the link below:
https://mailchi.mp/iliadtt.com/autism-basics-free-webinar

One of the most common concerns parents of autistic children talk about is feeding. 🍽️If your autistic child is a super-...
10/07/2026

One of the most common concerns parents of autistic children talk about is feeding. 🍽️

If your autistic child is a super-selective eater and you constantly worry about their nutrition, our next workshop is for you.

At the end of July, I’ll be collaborating with a registered dietitian to talk about challenges with feeding. We'll explore why autistic children are often selective eaters and strategies that actually help.

Because a child who won't eat isn't choosing to be difficult. They need patience, understanding and options. And once you understand that, everything changes.

This live, in-person workshop will be open to a limited number of participants on July 31 and August 1. Paid CAP-C members get access at a discounted rate. More details coming soon! 💚

Address

12 Pine Street
Tacarigua

Opening Hours

Monday 07:00 - 15:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 15:00
Thursday 07:00 - 15:00
Friday 07:00 - 15:00

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+18687319192

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